We shall probably have to do it in a business-like way; your house will be mine, of course, but I will make you very comfortable as my guest!" and she smiled with suitable playfulness.

"Let the lawyers talk over these things, not you and me--you may be sure mine will look after me!" John Derringham felt the blood tingling in his ears.

There was nothing to take exception to in what she had said, but it hurt him awfully.
"Very well," he answered wearily, and closed his eyes for a moment.

"If you are satisfied, that is all that need be said.

As things go on, and I reach where I mean to get, I dare say to spend money to do the thing beautifully will please you as much as it will gratify me.